Category Archives: Novellas

Garbage Truck Amok!

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

This is an attempt at a children’s story that my friend and I were going to attempt.  I finished the writing part, but we never got around to illustrating.  Presently, I’m not sure with to do with it.  I figured … Continue reading →

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The Pen Name: Teacher/Student Part 3

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

Jeffrey sits in the window with his third cup of coffee clenched in his hand. He stares at the crowd of reporters and cameramen, both professional and amateur. He had given up trying to get them to leave and was … Continue reading →

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The Pen Name: Teacher/Student Part 2

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

“How bad is it?” Stephanie asks when Brian and Matthew leave Edgar’s office. Brian walks toward his office while Matthew gingerly takes her hand and lifts her off the stack of paper ream boxes. She lets them lead her to … Continue reading →

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The Pen Name: Teacher/Student Part 1

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Life remained the same until July when Tales of Ephemerisca exploded into popularity after Stephanie had a series of successful interviews at schools around the city. Teenagers and pre-teens were scrambling for the adventures of Tasha Blossomblade, whose face was … Continue reading →

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The Pen Name: Partners Part 3

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Brian Chambers takes off his glasses and taps them on his forehead for the tenth time since Stephanie had entered his office. She had yet to figure out if this was an act of frustration, exhaustion, or intense focus. He … Continue reading →

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The Pen Name: Partners Part 2

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

Stephanie concentrates on remaining calm while she looks around the small lobby of Amethyst Publishing. She quickly gets bored watching the bustling secretary answering the constantly ringing phone behind a large, walnut desk. Her green eyes slowly take in the … Continue reading →

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The Pen Name: Partners Part 1

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

“How’s our adopted daughter today?” Alison asks, poking her head through the doorway. She looks around at the quiet house, enjoying the spring breeze on her bare arms before stepping inside. She blinks a few times to help her adjust … Continue reading →

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The Pen Name: Roomies Part 3

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

“I brought chocolate peanut butter cookies,” Stephanie immediately says when she sees Jeffrey waiting for her on the couch. She holds the container of fresh cookies out to him while grinning. “We can eat this with the chicken sandwiches.” Jeffrey … Continue reading →

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The Pen Name: Roomies Part 2

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

Unlike Jeffrey’s simple and plain decorative style, Alison has painted the walls of her home a sunflower yellow and there are colorful throw pillows on every piece of furniture. There are statues and trinkets scattered about the tables and shelves. … Continue reading →

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The Pen Name- Roomies Part 1

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

The blizzard is still going strong when Stephanie falls asleep on the couch, her hand still gripping the DVD player remote. Her head is against a throw pillow and her mouth is slightly open. Jeffrey spends a few minutes cleaning … Continue reading →

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